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Jan 17, 2026 13 min

How Creativity Beats Resume Filters

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This episode features Melissa Brodsky, a creative content and communications professional with deep experience in digital strategy, editorial development, and brand storytelling. You will learn how AI has shaped her job search experience, why recruiters often miss key strengths behind the résumé, and how communicating value beyond keywords can help creative professionals stand out and be seen by real decision-makers.ContactLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabethbrodskyPortfolio: https://melissabrodsky.journoportfolio.comEmail: [email protected]: 248-633-6668Key takeawaysStorytelling helps employers understand real valueAI screening often misses creative and transferable skillsResumes alone do not capture full capabilityPortfolios show impact better than keywordsCreativity is a competitive advantage in hiringClear messaging improves recruiter understandingPersonal branding increases visibilityAuthenticity builds trust in the hiring processAutomation changes how candidates must present themselvesHuman connection still matters in hiring decisionsTimestamps00:00 Melissa’s background and career00:45 How AI impacted her job search01:35 Communicating value beyond keywords02:25 Creativity versus automation03:10 What recruiters often miss04:00 Final thoughts and hopeKeywordsjob searchAI hiringstorytellingcreative careerspersonal brandingdigital strategyportfoliocommunications jobshiring processcareer growth

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